Harkin says his view of ethanol has changed
Tom Harkin — the Iowa Democrat who served in 40 years in the U.S. House and Senate — has had a change of heart about the ethanol industry. “For most […]
Near-seasonal temps ahead for much of the Heartland; a drier trend in moisture, as well
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Rural economy falls to five-year low
The latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows the ag economy has slumped to a five-year low. On this Managing for Profit, ag economist Ernie Goss with Creighton University says weak agriculture […]
Sioux Center Moves Away from Tree Ban, Eyes Planting Limitations

Sioux Center residents won’t see a new ordinance banning tree planting in street right-of-way areas, but some planting restrictions may be on the horizon. The City Council revisited the issue […]
Iowa hosting sites for National Drug Take Back Day
Saturday is a National DEA Drug Take Back Day, where you can drop off unneeded prescription drugs. Sioux City police officer Gina Roberts says they will have two locations for […]
Carroll County Jail to stop accepting Calhoun County prisoners
A northwest Iowa sheriff plans to end an agreement to house prisoners from a neighboring county in Carroll County’s jail — a move that sparked a debate during a public […]